10.18.2011

minimalism...

in this life...there is no room for minimalism

what we thought we could do...we can do even more

giving yourself completely in this existence creates this awareness in the world's reality

how often do you really take the time to listen to your spouse/lover/friend (or all three ;)

do you think just because you are "together" you can just give what you have given and keep on that way

the truth about love is that is takes a balance between the extremism of being a doormat to your mate and beckonining to their every will, and the other side of that extreme of complete narcissism

there are no two ways about it...a fine balance

sometimes it might take the other person to dive head first into the problem or situation and come up and explain how much he/she has learned from that mistake

other times it could be that you both get blind sided and have to deal with a situation together

are only giving minimal love to someone?

it's a rude awakening to realize that you are...or might be....

ask yourself this:
"what is the most I can do"


love does not destroy freedom...it makes you realize how fragile you are...how to look with childlike fascination upon the newness of life bonded with another human being....
where is the minimalism in that?


within this life there is no room for minimalism

within this life is the fullness of faith
of devotion
of love


peace and blessings,

10 comments:

  1. so true my friend
    i want to look at my family & other relationships & think...what more can i give? no room for minimalism indeed
    xo

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  2. I agree. We are to give of ourselves completely to God and to others. You are right, no minimalism there.
    Love the header photo! Your daughter looks so sweet in the truck.

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  3. I so agree and , boy, this is an area I have been praying about daily! You have to be creative in showing your love throughout the day when your spouse works so hard! Thank you Anne Marie...the Lord is working through you:).

    ~Julia

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  4. Hi Anne Marie, Love your photos and thoughts on life. You would fit right in on the Ridge and at Blue Antler Studio.
    kathy

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  5. A Beautiful Post Anne Marie... I completely agree... no minamalist here in Relationships, I'm "all in" and I expect my inner circle to be also. If you're only doing the minimum, how invested could you possibly be anyway? Balance in all things is crucial.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  6. Hello Anne Marie,

    It has been along time I didn't drop you by and say hello to you.
    So beautiful post. I am so agree with your thoughts.Fullness of faith,devotion, love...

    Your daughter, she is so sweet!

    Have a good day darl!

    Love
    AYu

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  7. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your new header picture! So cute!

    -Anne Marie from Tattered Tiques

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  8. You seriously need to write a book, Anne-Marie. Your heart-thoughts are truly amazing and such an awakening for my soul... ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  9. What a wonderful post, thank you! I love your header too by the way...
    t.xoxooxoo

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  10. Such a wonderful post, every word so true, thank you!

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